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Topic: String guages for long scale stringmaster |
Steve Spitz
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New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 4 Aug 2010 5:48 pm |
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I am re-stringing my 26" 1953 Fender Stringmaster, and I assume I need slightly different guages than those suggested for most steels, which likely are 22 to 24 inches in scale. Any ideas or sites which are scale length specific? I`m using Leon Mcauliffes E13+A6
E 13
E C# B G# F# D G# E
A 6
E C# A F# E C# A F#
Any science to which neck gets which tuning? Front or Back for A6?
Thanks,
Take it away Leon!!! |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 5 Aug 2010 6:29 am
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How's it strung currently? Is that convenient for you? I'd use the same tunings on the same necks if that works for you; if not, switch 'em around.
I can't help you with the scale length issue. I'd try a set of strings designed for the tuning without worrying about the scale length, then see if that works. If it doesn't, switch to heavier strings.
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Mark Roeder
From:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2010 7:00 am
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I have a single neck 26" that I use A6 on and I use Scottys A6 semi flats. The gauges seem perfect for the long scale. Nice tension on them.
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Thomas Colvin
From:
Austin,Texas, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2010 6:49 pm
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| I just bought a 53 stringmaster D6 myself. I used the string guages per Rick Alexander's site. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2010 7:33 pm
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| Hi Steve, I've got a 55' T-8 Stringmaster long scale and I put some of Herb Remington's signature Jagwire strings on it bought right here on the forum. They work great. Click Here |
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Steve Spitz
From:
New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 4:14 pm Thanks
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| Thanks to all. |
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